Delhi LG approves 200 new PGT posts for govt schools

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved the creation of 200 new positions for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) on Saturday. These roles, aimed at the secondary and senior secondary levels, will be filled on a regular basis in Delhi’s government schools under the Directorate of Education, following the pay matrix level 8 (Rs 47,600 – Rs 1,51,100), according to a statement from Raj Niwas.

The move seeks to address issues such as favouritism, corruption, violations of reservation norms, and harassment linked to non-permanent posts, as highlighted by the lieutenant governor’s office.

Currently, over 9,500 Children with Disabilities (CwD) are enrolled in classes 9 to 12 in Delhi government schools. However, with only 283 PGTs for Special Education working against 301 sanctioned posts, many students are underserved.

There are 609 government schools in the capital catering to CwD at the senior secondary level, but the shortage of special education teachers has created challenges in meeting the daily inclusive education needs, the statement noted.

The approval of these new posts will boost the workforce to support the government’s inclusive education policies, ensuring alignment with the Right to Education Act 2009, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, and the National Education Policy 2020.

This decision was based on a collaborative evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Education in coordination with the Administrative Reform, Planning, and Finance Departments of the Delhi government, the statement added.

Saxena also underscored the need to fill vacant positions permanently in Delhi’s government schools through DSSSB exams in a timely manner. The ongoing recruitment drive is expected to address additional vacancies, including those for Post Graduate Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers, and Nursery Teachers in the capital’s government schools, it said.

(With inputs from PTI)